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Legal settlement

Council resolutions authorizing the city to settle a lawsuit or claim. Outcome details are often confidential by the settlement terms.

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Legal settlement — items per month

Indexed so far 328 items in last 98 months
Total dollars $5.7M where disclosed
Notice: Hatched months are still being indexed (62.4% of agenda items processed so far).
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August 27, 2019 · Item number:Item #32 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: McGee v. City lawsuit resolved

City Attorney authorized to settle longstanding lawsuit filed in 2016. Settlement terms and amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Jarius McGee Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
August 27, 2019 · Item number:Item #31 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles ladder-fall injury claim from 2018

City taxpayers fund settlements for injuries involving city property or operations. Without a stated dollar amount in the public record, the exact cost to residents is unclear—these settlement terms should be disclosed.

Counterparty: Claimant Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
July 16, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approval for Ciera J. Smart claim

City agrees to settle a legal claim by resident Ciera J. Smart under municipal code provisions. Settlement amount and details are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Ciera J. Smart Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 16, 2019 · Item number:Item #27 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City resolves claim with Darrius Curry

The city is settling a legal claim brought by Darrius Curry. Details of the settlement amount and nature of the claim are not public in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Darrius Curry Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
July 9, 2019 · Item number:Item #24 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Robinson v. Cowgill lawsuit

City Attorney authorized to settle a 2016 civil lawsuit involving Patricia C. Robinson and former officials George Palmer Cowgill, III. Details of settlement amount and terms not disclosed in agenda item.

Counterparty: Patricia C. Robinson, George Palmer Cowgill, III Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
June 25, 2019 · Item number:Item #83 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: Siemens funds soil cleanup at 34th Street South

Siemens will remove contaminated soil from city rights-of-way at 34th Street South, reducing public health and liability risks in the area.

Counterparty: Siemens Real Estate (a division of Siemens Corporation) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement Location: 34th Street South
June 25, 2019 · Item number:Item #41 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles claim with Fulton, Colas (C18-295)

City Attorney resolves a legal claim; settlement amount and terms not disclosed in available documents.

Counterparty: Fulton, Colas Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
June 25, 2019 · Item number:Item #40 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes Jackson lawsuit resolution

City Attorney recommends settling Eric Jackson's lawsuit against Birmingham. Settlement terms and amount are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Eric Jackson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
June 18, 2019 · Item number:Item #17 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Stevens Steward v. Miller lawsuit (CV2018-900323)

City Attorney is authorized to settle a civil lawsuit filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Settlement terms and amount are not disclosed in this agenda item.

Counterparty: Sarah Stevens Steward and Jeffery Alan Miller Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
June 11, 2019 · Item number:Item #25 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays Edwin Jones in civil rights lawsuit

City settles federal civil rights case against police or city officials. Dollar amount withheld from public record.

Counterparty: Edwin Jones Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
June 11, 2019 · Item number:Item #26 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit with Ronald Parks over officer conduct

The city is closing a use-of-force case from 2017 involving Officer David Blake Lawrence. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Ronald Parks Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 28, 2019 · Item number:Item #46 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Mark Williams lawsuit with Jeffrey Miller

Lawsuit settlement resolves claims against the city and a city official. Full settlement terms and dollar amount not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Mark Williams Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #64 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Rembert lawsuit (CV2013-904025)

Settlement details and payment amount not disclosed in the public agenda item. Citizens should know the resolution terms and cost to the city.

Counterparty: Barbara Rembert Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
May 14, 2019 · Item number:Item #65 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles motor vehicle accident claim near Fourth Avenue South

The city is paying a settlement for a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision. Dollar amount is not disclosed in the agenda item.

Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement Location: Fourth Avenue South
April 2, 2019 · Item number:Item #56 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City Attorney authorized to resolve Hendrix v. Birmingham lawsuit

City Council is approving settlement of a federal civil rights lawsuit. The resolution amount and claim details are not disclosed in the public agenda, limiting transparency about how taxpayer funds are used.

Counterparty: Craig Hendrix Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 26, 2019 · Item number:Item #42 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City authorizes payment to Nakilia Thompson

City settles a claim brought by Nakilia Thompson. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Nakilia Thompson Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #51 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved in Penn and Pickett lawsuit

City resolves civil litigation brought by Elisha Penn and Albert Pickett. Settlement terms not disclosed in agenda.

Counterparty: Elisha Penn and Albert Pickett vs. Megan Christine McCay Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #50 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles Lomax lawsuit (CV-2018-900465)

City Attorney resolves long-standing civil claim against Birmingham. Settlement terms and cost to taxpayers not disclosed in consent agenda item.

Counterparty: Terry Lomax Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
March 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #52 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles lawsuit: Penn and Pickett v. McCay (CV-2017-904079)

City Attorney recommends settlement of a multi-year civil lawsuit. Settlement terms and financial obligation are not disclosed in the agenda item.

Counterparty: Elisha Penn and Albert Pickett vs. Megan Christine McCay Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
February 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #21 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: $277

City pays Adamson Collision $277.19 for vehicle repair supplement

Routine payment to settle automobile wreck repair costs for city fleet maintenance. Equipment Management Department authorizes supplement charge.

Counterparty: Adamson Collision Center Funding source: General Fund Action type: Settlement
February 19, 2019 · Item number:Item #13 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement approved: City pays Winston Dandre Hunt in lawsuit CV-2018-901451

City agrees to settle a legal claim filed in 2018. Settlement terms and dollar amount are not disclosed in this summary.

Counterparty: Winston Dandre Hunt Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #38 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays judgment in Board of Education lawsuit

City taxpayers cover a federal court judgment against the Board of Education. The full dollar amount is redacted from the public agenda.

Counterparty: Birmingham Board of Education Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
January 15, 2019 · Item number:Item #39 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: Nathaniel Butler lawsuit ends (CV-2015-904360)

City resolves long-running lawsuit (filed 2015). Settlement terms closed to public under legal privilege; settlement amount not disclosed.

Counterparty: Nathaniel Butler Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
January 8, 2019 · Item number:Item #13 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

Settlement: City pays judgment in education discrimination case

The city must pay a court judgment to plaintiff K.B. in a lawsuit against the Birmingham Board of Education. The specific dollar amount and details of the discrimination claim are not disclosed in this consent item.

Counterparty: K.B. (Plaintiff in J.W., et. al., vs. Birmingham Board of Education, et. al.) Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
December 18, 2018 · Item number:Item #21 · ⚖️ Legal settlement Total cost: undisclosed

City settles all claims in Deirdre Swain v. City of Birmingham

The city is resolving a lawsuit by settling all liability claims brought by Deirdre Swain. Settlement terms, including any dollar amount, are not disclosed in this public agenda item.

Counterparty: Deirdre Swain Funding source: Unknown Action type: Settlement
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